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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.30, 1,513.77 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.30, 1,513.77 and 351.12 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.30 : 1,513.77 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.30/1,513.77 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.30x = 1,513.77 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.30x = 531,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,514.92/1,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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